I think you should----Keep the buoy on your port (left) side.
Keeping it on your port, passing it to starboard, will prevent your running aground.
As you enter a harbor from the open sea, you see a lighted buoy bearing the number 3. How should you pass it?
entering a harbor from the open sea, ther is a lighted buoy bearing the number 6, how should i pass it
Since this is a Green Lighted Buoy sighted while approaching a harbour,this is a Lateral port hand side mark, IALA region B. To keep this buoy on your port side while travelling upstream.
Since this is a Red Lighted Buoy sighted while approaching a harbour,this is a Lateral starboard hand side mark,IALA region B.To keep this buoy on ur starboard side while entering the harbour.
Keep the buoy on your port (left) side.
You go inside that space that has the bouy and stay to the port-side of the bouy.
port side(Left)
pass on port (left) side
When passing a buoy marked with the number 4 and a flashing red light, you should keep the buoy on your port (left) side. This indicates that you are in a channel where the right side is marked with green buoys. Always maintain a safe distance from the buoy and be aware of any potential hazards in the water.
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Keep the buoy on your starboard (right) side.